MLB · Florida
The Tampa Bay Rays began play in 1998 as the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and later shortened the name to Rays. The club represents the Tampa Bay region in the American League East.
The franchise broke through in 2008, winning its first American League pennant and reaching the World Series. Tampa Bay won another pennant in 2020, continuing a long stretch in which the organization became known for competing efficiently in one of baseball’s toughest divisions.
Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg is again the Rays’ home in 2026. The fixed-roof stadium has hosted the franchise since its first season and remains central to the ongoing regional conversation about the club’s long-term ballpark future.
The Rays give Florida an American League presence and create a natural geographic counterpoint to the National League Marlins. Their success has also made Tampa Bay one of the few markets with championship-level teams across several major sports in the same era.
Tampa Bay Rays competes in the MLB and is part of the AL East.
Tampa Bay Rays plays home games at Tropicana Field in or near St. Petersburg.
A defining achievement is 2 American League pennants.
New York Yankees is one of the most important matchups, with additional rivalries and regional games listed above.
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